2010 BFL Entry Kit PDF
2010 BFL Entry Kit PDF
2010 BFL Entry Kit PDF
Awesome Prizes,
Including:
Cash
Custom Jackets
EAS Products
Home Gym Equipment
ways that I never even imaginedand it all happened with a short 12 week commitment to follow
the program. $25,000 cash
The Challenge has been set up so it is easy to understand. All the tools you need are right here in BFL Champion leather jacket ($1,500 value)
this packet and in the book. There is an entire support community at bodyforlife.com and one-on-
one support from EAS representatives by phone, and these great tools will not cost you a thing. I Reimbursement of EAS products
am living proof that it works, but you have to experience it yourself to understand how truly life
changing Body-for-LIFE is. The only person that can make the choice to do it is YOU. You can spend Suzanne Ihde purchased during the Challenge Shawn Taylor
the next 12 weeks living life as you have been and drift even further from the person you want to
be, OR you can make a commitment now to change your life forever. Take a leap of faith and go for Free home gym, courtesy of PowerBlocks
it I promise you wont regret it!
where you are now and where you want to be. Dont let those 84 days pass you by.
C olby K night
2008 Grand Master Champion
Susan Holt, Sandee Kensinger, Wendy Barrie, Daniel Keck, and Kathy Pauck John York, Vince Guyer, John Danderand, Brandon Deiderich, Chad Heller,
Jim Bartley, Dustin Franks, Matt McKinney
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Questions and Answers
about the Body-for-LIFE Challenge Tracy Jeffries Q: Do I have to keep track of my weight or body fat percentage
2002 Runner-Up to officially compete in the Challenge?
A: Yes, you must include your weight on the entry form (page 3). However, body fat
Q: What is the Challenge all about? percentage is optional. Please share the information about your progress that is meaningful
A: When EAS created the Challenge concept and held our first event 15 years to you. For some it will be body composition percentages, for others it will be cholesterol
levels or blood pressure. Many women find that dress size is a meaningful indicator;
ago, we hoped it would inspire people to make exercise and proper nutrition a whereas many men find that keeping track of their waist size and the size of their arm or
top priority in their lives. Many people know what to do, but weve discovered leg to be a good measure of success. It is completely up to you. Get creative!
that they need an incentive to help them focus. The idea worked, and now the
Body-for-LIFE Challenge has become internationally known around the world.
But to many, it signifies much more than building a better body the Challenge
Q: I dont belong to a gym. How can I get started on the training portion of the
Challenge?
is a celebration of what is best about the human spirit. Its about the growth and
goodness we can all experience when we harness our untapped potential to A: The great thing about Body-for-LIFE is that you dont need to belong to a gym to
changeto move forward and improve all aspects of our lives. complete the training portion of the 12-week program. Many of our past participants
and Champions did the program exclusively at home. The exercises are simple, and all
Q: I would like to accept the Challenge, but I dont know much about you really need is a set of dumbbells, PowerBlocks, or resistance bands. You can run or
nutrition and training. Where can I learn more? walk outside for the cardio workout, or use an exercise bike or any other type of cardio
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Nutrition
Nutrition
Balanced nutrition is the key with Body-for-LIFE. Feed your body a combination
of protein and carbohydrates every few hours to ensure proper recovery from
workouts and optimal energy levels throughout the day. For best results, eat five
to six portion correct meals each day. A portion is the size of your clenched fist
Suggested Foods List
Use these lists to create your Body-for-LIFE meals.
Proteins
Chicken breast
Turkey breast
Carbohydrates
Baked potato
Sweet potato
Vegetables
Broccoli
Asparagus
or open palm of your hand. Lean ground turkey Yams Lettuce
Swordfish Squash Carrots
How to create a Body-for-LIFE meal: Orange roughy Pumpkin Cauliflower
Haddock Steamed brown rice Green beans
1) Protein. Choose a portion of lean protein, such as chicken breast, ground Salmon Steamed wild rice Green peppers
turkey, fish or steak. (Size of an open palm)
Tuna Pasta Mushrooms
2) Carbohydrates. Choose a portion of complex carbohydrates, such as Crab Oatmeal Spinach
a small baked potato, sweet potato, a cup of brown rice or a slice of Lobster Barley Tomato
whole-wheat bread. (Size of a clenched fist) Shrimp Beans Peas
Top round steak Kidney beans Brussels sprouts
3) Vegetables. Add a portion of vegetables to at least two meals each day. Top sirloin steak Corn Artichoke
Lean ground beef Strawberries Cabbage
4) Essential fats. Consume one tablespoon of unsaturated oil daily or three Buffalo Melon Celery
portions of salmon per week. Lean ham Apple Zucchini
Egg whites or substitutes Orange Cucumber
5) Water. Drink at least 10 glasses of water each day. Trout Fat-free yogurt Onion
Quick Tip: A portion is the size of the Low-fat cheese Whole-wheat bread
palm of your hand or closed fist. Low-fat cottage cheese High-fiber cereal Vegetarian Proteins
Wild-game meat Whole-wheat tortilla Tempeh
Whole grains Seitan
Fats Tofu
Avocado Fats to Avoid Texturized vegetable
Sunflower seeds Butter protein
Pumpkin seeds Fried foods Soy foods
Cold-water fish Mayonnaise Veggie burgers
Natural peanut butter Sweets
Low-sodium nuts Whole-fat dairy products
Olives and olive oil
Safflower oil
Canola oil
Sunflower oil
Flax seed oil
Quick Tip: Myoplex meal-replacement powders, ready-to-
drink shakes and nutrition bars provide convenient, healthy
alternatives to one or two of your daily whole food meals.
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Shopping
Smart Shopping Tips
In the produce section:
Stock upthe more the better. Aim for a variety of colors in your cart
to ensure a variety of nutrients.
In the grocery section:
Bread: choose whole-grain type, with a whole-grain
as the first ingredient and 2 or more grams of fiber
per slice. Look for whole grain bagels, pita bread and
English muffins, but avoid higher-fat bread products
like muffins, croissants and pastries.
Try pre-washed, pre-cut veggies and pre-bagged salads for quick Cereals: choose whole-grain types with at least 4 to 5
snacks and side dishes. grams of fiber and fewer than 10 grams of sugar per
Buy walnuts, almonds and other nuts for a protein and healthy fat serving.
source addition to a meal. Crackers: choose low-fat crackers and whole-grain
varieties.
Pastas and rice: look for whole-grain or whole-wheat
At the dairy case: versions.
Skim milk and yogurt: choose low-fat (1 percent or 2 percent) or non- Canned soups: bean-based soups are often good
fat (skim) products. choices. Choose broth-based type soups like
Cheese: choose the 2 percent type (usually part-skim), which minestrone, chicken noodle or chicken/rice and vegetable, which are
contains 5 grams of fat or fewer per serving. Or try fat-free cheese, lower in fat than cream-based soups. Look for lower sodium varieties.
although it differs in consistency and taste. Fruit and vegetable juices: choose 100 percent fruit juices. Select
Cottage cheese: choose low-fat or non-fat (1 percent fat or fewer). lower-sodium vegetable juices. Look for canned fruits packed in their
Butter subsitute: use Butter Buds and olive oil for flavorings instead own juice for less sugar and fewer calories and lower-sodium versions
of butter. of canned vegetables. Choose fresh before frozen with canned as
your last choice. Limit fruit for a leaner physique.
Canned chicken and tuna: choose packed in water, not oil.
In the meat/deli section: Canned Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce: these low-fat
Beef: choose lean cuts like eye of round, top round and round tip or sauces make whipping up a meal of pasta a cinch.
loin cuts. Look for 90 percent or 95 percent lean labels. Peanut butter: choose a natural style brand and be sure to mix the oil
Chicken: buy skinless, or remove the skin at home. Boneless, skinless on top back into the butter.
chicken breasts are fast and easy to prepare, and many deli sections Whole fruit is a better choice than dried fruit or fruit juice.
offer pre-roasted chicken as well.
Turkey: remove the skin before eating. Check the label on ground In the frozen food section:
turkey before buyingits usually high in fat. Skillet meals and frozen entrees: choose those that are low in
Pork: choose tenderloin or other loin cuts and Canadian bacon over sodium and fat.
regular bacon. Frozen soups: look for broth- and bean-based versions.
Luncheon meats: choose meats that have 2 grams of fat or fewer per Frozen rice bowls: a healthy choice, but watch the fat and salt
serving and are low in sodium. Read the labels on hot dogsmost content.
are high in fat. Low-fat frozen breakfast items: double-check the labels for fat
Fresh fish: all goodfind a fish that is flavorful and in season. content.
Salads, pre-packaged sandwiches and other convenience foods: you Frozen mashed potatoes and frozen vegetables: check the fat and
can pick up a quick meal at the stores deli, but look for lower-fat salt content.
versions and avoid mayonnaise-heavy dressings. Frozen fruit like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries: look for
fruit-only versionstheyre great for quick smoothies.
Quick Tip: For all your product needs,
Frozen stir-fry rice or pasta and veggies: look for low-fat and sodium
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varieties.
Frozen desserts: look for fruit-juice bars, frozen fruit, sorbet, frozen
yogurt and low-fat ice creams with fewer than 5 grams of fat per
serving.
With all of these food selections, make sure you combine both protein and
carbohydrate to make a Body-for-LIFE meal.
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The Right Products for the Right Goal
Regardless of the goal youve chosen, EAS has a variety of products to help you reach your goal when used in conjunction
with diet and resistance training. The Body-for-LIFE Starter Packs (sold exclusively online at AbbottStore.com) below
offer examples of recommended EAS products to consider to help you reach your goal.
1. Choose Your Goal 2. Choose the Right Products 3. Sample Goal-based Nutrition
Lose Body Fat Myoplex Lite Goal: Lose Body Fat Noon 5 p.m.
Bars turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread 6 ounces grilled
Sample Meal Plan cup cottage cheese chicken breast
Shake mixes 7 a.m.
1 cup mixed vegetables 1 cup brown rice
Ready-to-Drink shakes cup oatmeal
1 serving CLA 1 cup asparagus
4 egg whites scrambled
Myoplex Carb Control 1 serving CLA
1:30 p.m. Workout 7 p.m.
Bars 10 a.m.
2:30 p.m. 1 serving AdvantEDGE
Shake mixes 1 serving Myoplex Lite (within 30 Carb Control
2 whole boiled eggs
Ready-to-Drink shakes minutes post-workout) 1 serving CLA
1 orange
CLA
Margi Faze May help improve body composition
Get Lean and Strong MyoplexStrength Formula Goal: Get Lean & Strong Noon 5 p.m.
Dietary and caloric needs can vary from individual to individual and will be influenced by gender, activity level and age.
Tuna sandwich on whole-wheat bread 6 ounces grilled salmon
Ready-to-Drink shakes Sample Meal Plan 1 banana 1 cup steamed broccoli
Bars 7 a.m.
1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup brown rice
Muscle Armor 5 egg whites, scrambled
1 serving CLA 2 glasses water
1 cup mixed fruit
HMB and amino acid 1 serving CLA
1 serving Muscle Armor 1 serving CLA
supplement 1:30 p.m. Workout 1 serving Muscle Armor
1 cup coffee
2:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Phosphagen Elite 10 a.m.
1 serving Phosphagen Elite 1 serving Myoplex
Advanced creatine supplement 2 whole boiled eggs
1 serving Myoplex Strength Formula Strength Formula
1 orange
CLA 1 serving Phosphagen Elite
(within 30 minutes post-workout)
Workout time is for example purposes only. Drink at least 10 cups of water a day.
Chris Chamberlin May help improve body composition
Get Lean and Tone Myoplex Lite Goal: Get Lean & Tone Noon
5 ounces lean grilled steak
6 p.m.
6 ounces grilled tuna steak
Ready-to-Drink shakes Sample Meal Plan
Bars 7 a.m. 1 cup broccoli 1 cup zucchini
cup cottage cheese Small salad
Shake mixes 1 serving Betagen
1 serving CLA 1 serving CLA
8 a.m.
Betagen 1 cup oatmeal 1:30 p.m. Workout 8 p.m.
Creatine plus 4 egg whites scrambled 2:30 p.m. 1 serving of Myoplex Lite
HMB supplement 1 serving CLA 1 serving Betagen 1 serving Betagen
10 a.m. 1 serving Myoplex Lite
CLA 2 whole boiled eggs (within 30 minutes post-workout)
May help improve body composition 1 orange
Jen Weatherman
Build Size and Strength Myoplex Goal: Build Size & Strength Noon 6 p.m.
Ready-to-Drink Shakes Sample Meal Plan Turkey burger on whole-wheat Grilled chicken breast
8 a.m. bun with tomato slice and fat-free 1 cup steamed broccoli
Shake Mixes cheddar 1 cup brown rice
5 egg white omelet with mushrooms
Muscle Armor 1 piece whole-wheat toast 1 cup cottage cheese with walnut slivers 1 baked potato
1 apple 1 serving Muscle Armor
HMB and amino acid 1 banana
Mixed green salad 9 p.m.
supplement 1 cup green tea
1 serving Muscle Armor 1:30 p.m. Workout 1 serving Myoplex Original
2:30 p.m. 11 p.m.
Phosphagen Elite 10 a.m.
1 serving Phosphagen Elite 1 serving Phosphagen Elite
Advanced creatine supplement 2 whole boiled eggs
1 orange 1 serving Myoplex Original
Ron Tindall (within 30 minutes post-workout)
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Exercise
High-Intensity Cardio
Exercise 1. Warm up the first 2 minutes at Intensity
Level 5
The training techniques on Body-for-LIFE are based on universal principles
2. Minutes 2-3 move from Intensity Level
that have already produced breakthroughs in tens of thousands of people. 5 to 6
This program is precise and focused to help you enhance your energy and
clarity, enabling you to fit more into your personal and professional life. 3. Minutes 3-6, 7-10 and 11-14 work your
way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 9,
maintain for one minute.
Strength-training exercise helps you not only increase your lean body mass
and metabolic rate, and with cardio exercise, can also help change the way 4. Minutes 15-19 work your way from
you look and feel. This is why Body-for-LIFEs combination of targeted Intensity Level 6 to Level 10 (High Point
strength-training workouts and high-intensity cardio workouts can be at Level 10), maintain for one minute.
effective. 5. Minute 20 cool down to Intensity Quick Tip: For your cardio workouts, try
Level 5 for one minute. running, bicycling, swimminganything to
crank up your heart rate.
Strength-Training Exercise Guidelines 10
Intensity Level
Cool Down
5
exercise, three times a week. 4
Warm Up
3
Alternate training the major muscles of 2
the upper and lower body on separate 1
workout days. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Bring It All Together Sample Exercises
Carve Your Chest
Example Workout Program DUMBBELL
FLYES
Monday
Upper body strength-training workout*
Sample exercises:
- Bench Presses
- Shoulder Presses
- Dumbbell Pullovers
Start/Finish Midpoint
- Lying Dumbbell Extensions
- Seated Dumbbell Curls
BENCH
Tuesday PRESSES*
20-minute high-intensity cardio session
Wednesday
Lower body strength-training workout*
Sample exercises:
- Lunges *Dumbbells may be used to substitue the
barbell. Always use a spotter.
- Seated Calf Raises
Start/Finish Midpoint
- Crunches
- Reverse Crunches
Thursday
20-minute high-intensity cardio session Develop Your Shoulders
DUMBBELL
SHOULDER
Friday PRESSES
Upper body strength-training workout*
Sample exercises:
- Bench Presses
- Shoulder Presses
- Dumbbell Pullovers
- Lying Dumbbell Extensions
- Seated Dumbbell Curls
Start/Finish Midpoint
Saturday
SEATED
20-minute high-intensity cardio session LATERAL
RAISES
Sunday
Rest!
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Sample Exercises (cont.)
Strengthen Your Back Sculpt Your Legs
LUNGES
DUMBBELL
PULLOVERS
Start/Finish Midpoint
Start/Finish Midpoint
SEATED
ONE-ARM CALF RAISES
DUMBBELL
ROWS
Start/Finish Midpoint
Start/Finish Midpoint
SEATED REVERSE
DUMBBELL CRUNCHES
CURLS
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Thomas Phillips
Lezlee Jones
2002 Champion
1999 Champion
Photos
Before and After Photos Professional photographs are not necessary, but remember, this is the only way we can see your
transformation, so good, clear photos are essential.
On pages 21 through 24 of the Official Competitor Kit, youll find space to affix your before and Try taking them outside in either the morning or the late evening (when the sun is low), as the light is
after photos. Please include the four required photos (two before and two aftereach generally better for photos at that time.
showing both front and back views), plus an optional photo of your choice. Your before photos Take your photos against a plain background.
must be taken within three days of beginning the Challenge. Your after photos must be taken To ensure that your before photos turn out, DONT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GET THEM PROCESSED!
within three days of finishing the Challenge. For example, if your start date is January 5th, you could Please submit 3x 5 or 4x 6 photos.
take your photos as soon as January 2nd, or as late as January 8th. We recommend attaching your Please stand with your arms at your sides in the before and after photos. No posing, please!
photos to the packet using double-sided tape.
Please include your whole body, from head to toe.
Try to fill the photograph with yourself. If you stand too far away it may be hard to see your great results.
Copyrighted photos will not be accepted unless a signed release of use to EAS from the photographer
is attached to the packet. All photos become the property of EAS and will not be returned. Please have
duplicates made and keep a copy of these photos. Do not send in negativesplease hang on to them and
do not lose them. Your photos may be used by EAS even if you are not selected as a Champion.
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Date of my FRONT BEFORE photo: / / Date of my FRONT AFTER photo: / /
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Date of my BACK BEFORE photo: / / Date of my BACK AFTER photo: / /
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Inner Transformation Questions:
1. What was the turning point you experienced that made you decide to compete in the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?
Chris Dunlap
2002 Runner-Up
3. Did you accomplish your goals? What new goals have you set for yourself now that youve completed the
12-week Body-for-LIFE Challenge?
4. What sources of inspiration did you use during your Challenge (book, Web site, friend or family member, picture, etc.)?
5. Who would you like to inspire to enter the Body-for-LIFE Challenge and why?
Your Inner Transformation
Essay Guidelines & helpful tips
Journal your thoughts and feelings throughout your transformation.
6. If you were selected as a Body-for-LIFE Champion and could choose your reward, what would you choose?
Use your journal to help you express the change you experienced.
(Get creativeit could be anythingmoney, car, trip, helping someone else, etc.)
Practice writing your essay on another piece of paper before
transferring it into the official entry guide.
Write clearly and concisely, using only the space provided.
Judges are looking for clarity, originality, sincerity, and
leadership potential. 7. What two suggestions do you have for improving the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?
Speak from the heart, as though you were sharing your story with 1)
a friend.
2)
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Inner Transformation Essay:
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Official Rules And Regulations
OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
7) Keep up the great workLook what youve done in 12 weeks! Enjoy your
progress, but continue on with your new healthy lifestyle.